Summary

An investigative approach actively involves students in the process of scientific discovery by allowing them to make observations, devise techniques, and draw conclusions. Twenty carefully chosen laboratory topics encourage students to use their critical thinking skills and the scientific method to solve problems. This edition includes two new labs: Lab 8, Chromosomes and Cell Division, and Lab 10, Forensic Application of Molecular Genetics.

Features :

Contains 20 labs on a range of topics. Each lab topic is classified as investigative, traditional, or observational.

Brief introductory exercises begin each investigative lab to teach students how to design their own experiments using scientific process skills.

Questions at the end of each lab ask students to reflect on what they have done.

This edition includes two new labs on Chromosomes and Cell Division and Forensic Applications of Molecular Genetics.

Author Bio

Dickey, Jean : Clemson University

A nationally-known lab educator, Jean Dickey developed the investigative curriculum for the non-majors biology course at Clemson University, one of the most progressive in the country. Experienced in implementing investigative labs for large enrollment courses, Dr. Dickey has written lab manuals, as well as supervised TAs. Dr. Dickey enjoys time with her family, which includes twins Jessica and Katherine.

Other Editions of Laboratory Investigations for Biology

An investigative approach actively involves students in the process of scientific discovery by allowing them to make observations, devise techniques, and draw conclusions. Twenty carefully chosen laboratory topics encourage students to use their critical thinking skills and the scientific method to solve problems. This edition includes two new labs: Lab 8, Chromosomes and Cell Division, and Lab 10, Forensic Application of Molecular Genetics.

Features :

Contains 20 labs on a range of topics. Each lab topic is classified as investigative, traditional, or observational.

Brief introductory exercises begin each investigative lab to teach students how to design their own experiments using scientific process skills.

Questions at the end of each lab ask students to reflect on what they have done.

A nationally-known lab educator, Jean Dickey developed the investigative curriculum for the non-majors biology course at Clemson University, one of the most progressive in the country. Experienced in implementing investigative labs for large enrollment courses, Dr. Dickey has written lab manuals, as well as supervised TAs. Dr. Dickey enjoys time with her family, which includes twins Jessica and Katherine.

Summary

An investigative approach actively involves students in the process of scientific discovery by allowing them to make observations, devise techniques, and draw conclusions. Twenty carefully chosen laboratory topics encourage students to use their critical thinking skills and the scientific method to solve problems. This edition includes two new labs: Lab 8, Chromosomes and Cell Division, and Lab 10, Forensic Application of Molecular Genetics.

Features :

Contains 20 labs on a range of topics. Each lab topic is classified as investigative, traditional, or observational.

Brief introductory exercises begin each investigative lab to teach students how to design their own experiments using scientific process skills.

Questions at the end of each lab ask students to reflect on what they have done.

This edition includes two new labs on Chromosomes and Cell Division and Forensic Applications of Molecular Genetics.

Author Bio

Dickey, Jean : Clemson University

A nationally-known lab educator, Jean Dickey developed the investigative curriculum for the non-majors biology course at Clemson University, one of the most progressive in the country. Experienced in implementing investigative labs for large enrollment courses, Dr. Dickey has written lab manuals, as well as supervised TAs. Dr. Dickey enjoys time with her family, which includes twins Jessica and Katherine.